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Having problems with your Fuji FinePix S1000FD Digital Camera ?

A vertical line (like a break in the image) has appeared on the LCD screen of my camera. It is also on the images when I view them on my PC. The camera was not dropped it just appeared a couple of days ago and is on all new pictures taken. What is this and can it be fixed?

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Hi!It's a faulty CCD. Happens with this budget camera. You will have to give it to Fujifilm for a repair. Hope you still have warranty. If not, try to ask them if they can replace the CCD unit for free as it's usually a factory fault.

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